Gazzetta dello Sport notes that Northern Ireland were the ‘easiest opponent’ for Italy in the World Cup play-off draw, mostly ...

The Athletic speaks to FIFA's Technical Study Group about the key trends which have emerged from this year's tournament ...

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso hopes Serie A games on the weekend before the World Cup play-offs will be moved to give him more ...

Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an ...

UEFA’s sizable representation at the 2026 World Cup means they’ll stage their own playoffs, as they did in 2022, while those ...

The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs ...

The stage is almost set for the 2026 World Cup, which begins June 11 and concludes with the final July 19. Here's what to ...

Italy will face Northern Island in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification play-offs match next March with the winner taking on ...

Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn.

The Republic of Ireland will be away to one of Poland, Wales, the Czech Republic or Slovakia in a World Cup playoff ...

Türkiye will face Romania in the semifinals of the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, as they seek to end more than a ...